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Contender Class lines Plan
Contender Class lines Plan

Contender Class lines Plan

Designer (1936 - 1988)
Date1967
Object numberANMS1543[085]
NamePlan
Mediumink on drafting film
Dimensions305 x 470
Copyright© Ben Lexcen
ClassificationsMaps, charts and plans
Credit LineAustralian National Maritime Museum Collection purchased with USA Bicentennial Gift funds
DescriptionLines plan including offset table and sail dimensions for an International Contender Class vessel degined by Bob Miller (later Ben Lexcen).HistoryThe International Contender was designed by Bob Miller (Ben Lexcen) and was selected in 1967, during trials, as a potential Olympic successor to the Finn dinghy. The Contender was awarded International status in 1968 and now has fleets in more than twelve countries throughout the world The Contender Class is truly International, holding ISAF International status. As well as a strong Australian fleet, there are fleets in the United Kingdom, North America, and right across Europe. The World Championship routinely attracts turnouts of over 100 boats.